Probate Court Fees

This page lists the fees specific to the Probate Office of the Ozaukee county Circuit Court. Request for certified copies may be made in person or by mail. If the request is by mail, please enclose the correct fee and a stamped, self-addressed return envelope. Payment must be received before the issuance of certified copies.

Probate Statutory Fees

Reference

Type of Fee

Fee

Sec. 814.66(1)(a)2

Inventory Filing Fee for estate valued at $10,000 or less

$20

Sec. 814.66(1)(a)2

Inventory Filing Fee for estate valued at more than $10,000

0.2% of the value of property subject to administration, less encumbrances, liens or charges

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)2

Guardianship of Estate or Conservatorship if the value of property is less than $10,000

$20

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)2

Guardianship of Estate or Conservatorship if the value of property is more than $10,000

0.2% of the value of the property, less encumbrances, liens or charges

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(c)

Certificate Terminating Life Estate

$3

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(d)

Certificate or judgement of descent of lands

Same as 814.66(1)(a)2

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(e)

Objection to Probate of Will

$20

Sec. 814(1)(b)3(f)

Will for Safekeeping

$10

Sec.814.66(1)(b)3(g)

Certificate signed by Register in Probate or a Circuit Court Judge

$3

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(h)

Copies, certified or otherwise

$1 per page

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(i)

Claim Against Estate

$3

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(j)

Searching for file or record when case number is not given

$4

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(k)

Power of Attorney for Health Care for Safekeeping

$8

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(l)

Declaration for Safekeeping

$8

Sec. 814.66(1)(b)3(m)

Petition to commence an independent action (Petition for Grandparent Visitation)

$60

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